Do you ever get up to the counter when ordering food and completely blank on what you want? I’ve found this happens to me all.the.time. when I have the kids with me and zero time to think since I’m focused on the kids and guessing what they will actually eat. Meanwhile, the line is growing behind me, so I pick quickly and end up having buyer’s remorse.

MOD Pizza Now Offers Online Ordering

Thankfully, ordering food and picking it up has never been easier with MOD Pizza’s new online ordering.

Simply order online, select your desired pick-up time, and walk right up to the register to pick up your meal instead of going through the line to make your pizza. Great when you have kids in tow or are looking for a quick work lunch option.

Initially my husband balked at the idea of ordering online since half the fun of MOD is looking at all the toppings. But after ordering online, he is a convert. It’s nice to have a minute to check out ALL the options since some aren’t even visible while there. It’s fun to think about flavor profiles and which items will pair together nicely.

After this visit, he said he has finally found THE pizza for him {which is full of crazy toppings and finished with some hot sauce}.

I’m still obsessed with one of their signature pizzas — a white sauce ‘za called the Dominic, which I customize and finish with a drizzle of pesto. It’s SO good! I love being able to grab an artisan pizza without needing to head to a sit-down restaurant, especially with three little ones.

PRO TIP: Ask them to slice your pizza into eight slices versus four. This makes eating it without utensils easier, especially if you have lots of toppings!

Our kids still get away with splitting a mini pizza since they all just love the traditional pepperoni. We have them slice it up a bit more too so the kids can pick it up easily.

Ordering online is great for those times when you want to go somewhere different to eat. As I’ve mentioned before, we love visiting parks so the kids can play after and burn some energy.

Drinks add up very fast for a family of five, so to save on cost, we just pack a special drink or water for everyone in a lunchbox.

Overall, we will definitely be ordering online in the future. It was fun and perfect park food!

MOD Mondays for Kids

Stop into MOD on Mondays where kids 12 and under can receive a Mini MOD pizza for FREE with the purchase of a MOD size pizza! This is a great way to save money.

I was invited to attend a blogger preview at Granite City. All opinions expressed are my own.

Last week I had the chance to try the newest Granite City Food & Brewery location in Northville before it opens to the public tomorrow {April 8}. The vibe was electrifying as new staff learned the ropes and eagerly dropped their menu knowledge with our group. I often meet friends for dinner in the area, and cannot wait to add this one to our rotation of fun places to go — both with or without kids.

Here are 11 reasons to visitGranite City Northville {in no particular order}:

1. Location. Super convenient that is not far from 96/275, near Haggerty and 7 Mile Rd. {Two major perks for me: It’s close to both IKEA and a Trader Joe’s!}

2. Good Beer. GC prides itself on its unique patented brewing process, called Fermentus Interruptus, which makes for consistent beer across all of the chain’s 33 locations. I love that they have a variety of unique “two-pull” options, where you can mix beers, or even top with lemonade to change the flavor. Growlers are available for purchase and fill, too.

3. Awesome Cocktails. If craft beer isn’t your thing, have no fear. There are plenty of delicious cocktails to choose from, including skinny versions with fewer calories.

4. Scratch-Made Menu Items. It’s absolutely as much about the food as it is the beer here. You have your standard fare of pizzas and burgers, but there also is some really good stuff. My favorites were the braised bison spare ribs, jumbo sea scallops with wild mushroom risotto and the pulled pork waffle sandwich made from corn and jalapeno. Loved the sweet potato tots as a side. See the entire menu, which also features gluten-free items, here.